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EACA Showfloor Buzz

Vol. 10, Issue 13, March 28, 2007

EACA NEWS

EACs Make Top Ten List!   The Exhibitor Show had a special display in the main lobby of this year’s event – the Top Ten Ideas that Changed the Exhibition Industry.    Reason #5 was the advent of EACs.   The display went on to explain that when EACs came on the scene primarily in the early 1980s that it gave exhibitors a needed choice which enabled them to greatly expand their exhibiting efforts.

EACA Board Meets in Las Vegas.  The EACA Board of Directors met in Las Vegas at the Exhibitor Show.   Of the many items on the agenda, the Board specifically expressed great pleasure with the impact and effectiveness of the EAC registration program that EACA has put together for show organizers

EITF Meets in Las Vegas  The Exhibit Industry Task Force met in Las Vegas at the Exhibitor Show.   The primary initiative of the EITF has been to get more convention centers to adopt its Drug & Alcohol Testing Program.

EACA Member Directory.     The EACA has initiated efforts to produce the 2007 Member Directory.    All members were recently emailed information about this year’s directory and instructions on how to update your member listing and reserve ad space.
 
If you did not get the information about the EACA 2007 Member Directory and would like to reserve an advertising space, or update your listing please email jimwurm@eaca.com.

Thank You MC2 / Bernie Massett     The EACA would like to extend its thanks to Bernie Massett of MC2 for all his help with preparing the EACA booth at the Exhibitor Show this week.
 
Thanks Bernie!
 
Neither rain, nor sleet…..nor an interminable walk through the bowels of the Events Center at the Mandalay Bay deterred EACA members from attending the EACA Reception at the Exhibitor Show.
 
Though not intended the event this year put to the test the path finding skills of our members as the Reception was held in the far recesses of the basement of the Events Center.   Those proud members that found their way were proof positive that you can lead these horses to any watering hole for a complimentary drink!   
 
Special thanks to Employco Services, our EACA Reception Sponsor, for making this year’s event possible.

Local 510 Contract Expires March 31.    The EACA has been informed that negotiations with IUPAT Local 510 are ongoing, and that the current contract is scheduled to expire on March 31.
 
The parties had a negotiating session on Monday, March 26 and are scheduled to meet again on March 30.   
 

EACA PEOPLE IN THE NEWS

Mark Lively has joined MICE as Executive VP of its integrated communications (iCom) group.
 
Jack “Smiling Jack” Wogelius . Funeral services were held Dec. 27 for Jack “Smiling Jack” Wogelius, 75, of Whiting.   A veteran of more than 35 years in the convention industry, Wogelius was vice president of sales for Stevens Exhibits in Chicago.   He was the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Sterbavy; the loving father of Kim Smiley of Oswego, Ill., and Gary and Susan Wogelius of Denmark; grandfather of Brendan and Sean; and brother of Vivian (Frank) Lukowski of Huntley, Ill.
 

EACA CHAPTERS


CHICAGO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Customer Service Training

The EACA Chicago Chapter (in the person of Joe Mondelli) has been working toward the development of a Customer Service Training program for our showfloor workforce.
 
The program is in its final stages of development, and tentative dates for the first program have been determined.    All EACA Chicago members are encouraged to set aside time on either April 26 (Thursday) or April 27 (Friday) to take part in this 4 hour program.
 
More details about the Customer Service Training Program will be provided in next week’s issue of the Showfloor Buzz.!
 
 
ORLANDO CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT

Orange County Convention Center Reminder

EACA members are reminded to make certain your staff is using the dock basin area in the west, north and south building to make equipment and client deliveries only.  This area is not intended to be used as long-term parking.  If there is a reason you must leave a vehicle longer than twenty (20) minutes you must inform the Dockmaster of your need and receive permission to do so.  Any vehicles left un-attended longer than twenty (20) minutes that do not have an OCCC Dock pass will be towed at the owner’s expense.  Repeat offenders will be refused entry to the dock area.     Anyone that parks in a FIRE ZONE / RED ZONE area will be towed immediately
 
We ask everyone’s help to correct this problem so we can all use the dock area without further restrictions.  Please feel free to direct any questions or comments to Chuck Holmes (407) 592-7042.
 
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER ANNOUNCEMENT
 
Anaheim Convention Center Parking Announcement

Listed below are the dates during March that we will NOT be able to handle truck marshalling on site.
 
Day/Date             EVENT                                                             Carpark 5             Carpark 7

Wed 3/28            Optical Society of America                                    NA                        NA
 
Fri 3/30            Optical Society of America                                    available            NA
                        American Grand Showcase
 
Sat 3/31            Optical Society of America                                    available            NA
                        American Grand Showcase
                        Alternative Fuels/Vehicles Nat’l Conf&Expo
                        Mastering Wealth
                        Financial Frontier
                        Land Zenn

 
POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Nationwide I&D Company seeks
Job Title:            Full and Part Time Account Executives

Description:            We are looking for motivated people with excellent communication skills, basic computer skills (Outlook,MS Word, MS Excel ) and basic knowledge of trade show and event operations to fill positions in New York and Las Vegas.
 
Responsibilities include development of new business in the area of Nationwide Event Labor Services including but not limited to Installation and Dismantle and show decorating, overseeing operations of ones clients with our team of professionals, traveling and what ever it takes to get the job done. Cold calling and networking skills are required. Must be a self motivator, understand the importance of deadlines and be an overall smart worker.
 
Territory is unlimited and so is the income potential, top performers with a strong book of business earn high six figures +. Optional base salary plus commissions or a straight commission structure is available. Existing book of business is a plus. We offer 401k and health Benefits to motivated full time employees. Minimum 3 years event/trade show industry experience


If you are interested to apply for the position above, please email your resume in confidence to jimwurm@eaca.com.



INDUSTRY NEWS

Nielsen’s Bob Krakoff Dies Unexpectedly.     <Trade Show Executive> The trade show industry is grieving over the sudden loss of  one of its pre-eminent leaders.   Nielsen Business Media President and CEO Robert L. Krakoff died unexpectedly on March 22 of an apparent heart attack.  Earlier in the afternoon, Krakoff had attended the Neal Awards luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He was 71.
 
SISO Bullish on Tradeshow Industry   <Tradeshow Week> At the CEO Summit in Miami, the Society of Independent Show Organizers CEO Summit shared a poll of its show organizers which indicated the tradeshow industry’s good health.    Poll results showed that an astonishing 89 percent experienced at least some revenue growth in 2006.   What’s more, nearly the same number, 87 percent, said they anticipated the same kind of growth in 2007.

In fact, 70 percent said their growth should be north of 6 percent. Of those who said they would grow revenue by more than 6 percent, 44 percent anticipated growth of at least 10 percent; 22 percent, at least 15 percent; 16 percent, at least 20 percent; and 19 percent expected revenue to jump 30 percent.

“The point is that print is challenged, but you can always go back to the events to make your numbers,” said John French, president and CEO of Penton Media.

Javits Has the Blues Again    <Tradeshow Week> New York is writing another chapter in one of the most on-again, off-again convention center expansion sagas in the history of the tradeshow business.
 
Once again, politics are interfering in the effort to finally start the expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York before it falls irrevocably behind its competitors.
 
A recent New York Times article detailed a brewing clash between the newly elected governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer, and New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. Spitzer is said to be reviewing the Javits expansion with the intention to release his assessment in early April, possibly calling for a redesign. Bloomberg supports going forward with the current plan.
 
The city and state are contributing $350 million each for the expansion, and more than $500 million is coming from the hotel industry.
 
In October, crews demolished the Yale Building, just north of the Javits Center, in preparation for the future expansion, according to Christopher Heywood, spokesman for NYC & Co., the city's convention and visitors bureau.

Interim General Manager Expected to Land Top Job at  Los Angeles  Convention Center
<Trade Show Executive>  Pouria Abbasi, who is serving as interim general manager of the Los Angeles Convention Center  , was selected by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to take over the job on a permanent basis.   Abbasi, whose appointment is subject to approval by the city council, would replace George Rakis, who retired last year.   Abbasi had been the executive assistant general manager and chief operating officer of the LACC. He was selected for the top job after a three-month nationwide search that had as finalists Lynn Thompson,executive vice president and general manager of the   Reno-Sparks  Convention Center  and Lou Pavledes, former general manager of Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center.    

Nussbaum Teams up with ABRY to Launch B-to-B Media Firm  <Trade Show Executive> Private equity firm ABRY Partners and Sundance Business Enterprises, a wholly owned subsidiary formed by David Nussbaum, former CEO of Penton Media, have joined forces to invest in B-to-B media companies and vertically focused online companies.   ABRY has committed $100 million of equity capital to the venture, which it said should drive at least a half-billion dollars in transactional value. Nussbaum was the CEO of Penton Media Inc. from June of 2004 through the recently completed sale of the company to Prism Media Holdings. Prior to that, he had been executive vice president of Penton since 1998.  
 


THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK


Start it; you don't have to be fancy.

Keep moving; you don't have to go crazy.

Visualize; you don't have to admit it.

See the end result; it doesn't have to be material.

Expect miracles; they don't have to be huge.

Pretend you've arrived; you don't have to dance on tables.

And above all else have fun. This is why you started it, right?   
 
Life, what a trip –

--Anonymous
 

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